| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $42.95 | 10.442% | $47.4348 | $47.43 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.71 | 3.664% | $7.9925 | $7.99 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.51 | 6.488% | $9.0621 | $9.06 | $9.05 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.25 | 8.482% | $170.5879 | $170.59 | $170.60 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.62 | 13.759% | $47.3465 | $47.35 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.98 | 11.430% | $262.9525 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.84 | 11.724% | $35.5729 | $35.57 | $35.55 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $525.86 | $580.9492 | $580.94 | $580.95 | $581.00 | |